Find out how popular the last name Douvier is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Douvier.

Douvier, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Douvier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Douvier in America

Douvier is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Douvier surname appeared 230 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Douvier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Douvier to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Douvier

The surname Douvier is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "douviere," which referred to a female dove keeper or someone who worked with doves. The name may also have connections to the Latin word "columbarius," meaning a dovecote or pigeon house.

Douvier is primarily found in regions of northern and eastern France, particularly in areas around Paris and Champagne. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing in various municipal records and tax rolls from that time period.

One notable early reference to the Douvier name can be found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), a 13th-century document that detailed the regulations and bylaws governing various professions in Paris. This suggests that individuals with the surname Douvier may have been involved in the trade or breeding of doves during that era.

In the 15th century, a man named Jean Douvier was recorded as a member of the Parisian guild of bird sellers and trainers. His name appears in the guild's register from 1467, indicating that the Douvier family had established itself in the city by that time.

Another notable figure with the surname Douvier was Pierre Douvier (1564-1632), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris in the early 17th century. He was known for his writings on Church doctrine and his involvement in the religious debates of his time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Douvier name can be found in various locations across northern and eastern France, including in the regions of Normandy, Picardy, and Champagne. Some individuals with this surname were landowners, farmers, or involved in agricultural pursuits.

In the 19th century, a man named Louis Douvier (1820-1894) gained recognition as a prominent French painter and engraver. He was known for his landscapes and outdoor scenes, often depicting rural life in France.

As the Douvier name spread across France and into other parts of Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Douvière, Douvier, and Duvivier. However, the core meaning and connection to the dove-keeping or dove-related trade remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Douvier

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Douvier.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Douvier was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Douvier has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Douvier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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